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Mt. Olive Christian School

5.00 (1 review)

15349 Highway 9 Athens, LA 71003

Tel: (318) 560-1187

theoliveschool.org

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked LA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 160 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,426
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked LA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 160 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,426
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Mt. Olive Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Mt. Olive Christian School
Nursery	6
Pre-K	16
Kind	12
1	12
2	10
3	8
4	15
5	8
6	13
7	14
8	17
9	13
10	7
11	5
12	4

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1980

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

160 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 22%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

14 students

Number of AP Courses

4 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

Biology IICalculus

ChemistryPhysics

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Jeans, Khaki Pants, Red, White, or Navy shirt

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,426

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Tuition Notes

Can be paid in full or using several payment options through a "smart tuition" program.

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Nathan Jump

Admissions Associate

[email protected]

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

7 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

4 HAHEC hospital program

Beta Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Art ClassesChoir

Fine Arts programViolin Lessons

School Notes

Mt. Olive Christian School is a non-discriminatory institute that specializes in a HIGH STANDARD of education that is CHRIST CENTERED. Our focus is prepare our students to meet the world in two ways: First of all by making sure that all students come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.
And that all students, through academic achievement, have the skills, knowledge, and wisdom to be more prepared for higher education than their peers from other institutions.

School Motto: Preparing students for a life of purpose & significance in a technological world through a Christian education.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Mt. Olive Christian School cost?

Mt. Olive Christian School's tuition is approximately $4,426 for private students.

What schools are Mt. Olive Christian School often compared to?

Mt. Olive Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Claiborne Academy by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Mt. Olive Christian School?

The acceptance rate of Mt. Olive Christian School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.

Does Mt. Olive Christian School offer a summer program?

Yes, Mt. Olive Christian School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Mt. Olive Christian School offer?

Mt. Olive Christian School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball and Weightlifting.

What is Mt. Olive Christian School's ranking?

Mt. Olive Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for: Least expensive tuition and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Mt. Olive Christian School?

The application deadline for Mt. Olive Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 5/1/2012

Mt. Olive was the greatest gift educationally that my parents could have given me. Not only did it prepare my thoroughly for college, it also brought into a relationship with Christ, something that I had never been able to achieve before.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - norri

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The average private school tuition in Louisiana is $9,606 for elementary schools and $11,032 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Louisiana is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).